The Retro Hour Podcast

Any trackball users out there?

I had totally forgotten about this Aphex Twin PacMan banger. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnURWFxwmk0

The Treamcast is a pretty cool looking Dreamcast mod from Hong Kong with a built-in LCD screen. Even though people call it a clone, it actually used original Sega parts, could play games from any region, and even worked online!

Have you ever tried to create your own game? How far did you get?

Enemy of the State (1998) made me want to buy an NEC TurboExpress.

Which is funny, because they never even turn the thing on

Back in the day, GameWinners.com was where we got our cheats. After gaming magazines, where did you find them online?

Did any of you ever own a PlayStation mouse?

A common fault with some BBC Micros was the power supply letting go, often due to a capacitor popping. Did anyone else ever have a console or computer just blow up on them? Sudden pop, smoke, dead silence, never to boot again.

Tony Fadell wants Apple to bring back the iPod. Be honest: if Apple shipped a new one tomorrow, would you be in? https://postly.click/yfn

Shake it baby! Duke Nukem 3D was released 30 years ago today on January 29, 1996.

Old Amiga Swag

I loved the design of the PSone LCD screen. Did you ever have one, and were they any good?

We absolutely loved doing this interview with Sean Baptiste. We talk about rhythm games and Rock Band and Harmonix. . Joe was in his element. A really fun interview with a proper dude who not only highlights the game but also how important dedicated gaming communities and fan bases are. https://yout

Today 32 years ago on January 26, 1994, Sega 32X was released by Sega.

Today on January 24th 1984 the Apple Macintosh was released. 42 Years ago

Trigger Happy: A Visual Celebration of Video Game Controllers puts the hardware first. From the Atari CX40 and NES pad to the Mega Drive six-button controller, DualShock, and oddities like the Resident Evil chainsaw controller, it shines a light on an often overlooked part of gaming history.

Terminator 2D No Fate game cover. Sarah Connor on a future battlefield, a big Terminator skull behind her

After listening to the brilliant episode of @theretrohour.com have got Terminator 2D No Fate - so much fun, definitely challenging in places & just so many cool T2 references!

It was an issue with the intial upload, we have now reuploaded the audio and its now fixed.

I didn't know you guys have Bluesky, but I am glad that I found you! I really enjoy listening your podcasts! 🎮🏆

Today marks 25 years since Wikipedia first went live. I still miss getting an encyclopedia on a CD-ROM and being amazed by the videos.

In January 1995 Kevin Mitnick Became the FBI’s most wanted computer criminal. Mitnick served his time, rebuilt his life, and went on to work openly in security. Rest in peace Kevin

We just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who’s been part of this. 2025 was a brilliant year for the podcast, with the show and the page both growing and passing 2 million views in just 90 days. As we head into 2026, we really appreciate the listeners and commenters.

We just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who’s been part of this. 2025 was a brilliant year for the podcast, with the show and the page both growing and passing 2 million views in just 90 days. As we head into 2026, we really appreciate the listeners and commenters.

An original Atari Star Wars Arcade cockpit has appeared, and for the cost of a small car you too can roleplay being an X Wing pilot every time you pop to the garage.

The Altair 8800 appeared on the January 1975 issue of Popular Electronics, changing the world of computing and catching the eye of certain Bill Gates and many others.

One of the reasons Bitmap Books stands out is in the details. Paper stock, binding, and print choices are revisited between editions based on reader feedback, not budget pressure. That kind of decision making is rare, and it shows in the finished books.

https://postly.click/NMR @bitmapbooks

For a brief moment, bleem! let PlayStation games run on PC and even on the Sega Dreamcast, turning console loyalty into a technicality.

We’ve always had a soft spot for Indiana Jones style games. Rick Dangerous gets plenty of love, but QuackShot Starring Donald Duck somehow keeps getting left behind, despite doing the whole globe trotting adventure thing brilliantly.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Heix... The Video Version of this years quiz. Thank you so much to the hosts Paul and Olly and the Patrons who joined us! Thanks to everybody who listened this year and hope you have a fantastic holiday season.

25 years ago today Phantasy Star Online hit the Dreamcast